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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-06-06147 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California June 6, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Assistant City Manager Courtney. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Fulton with the following Councilmen present: Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Mayor Fulton Absent: Councilmen: Anderson Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Harris, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Housing Administrator Henson, Associate Planner Perry, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Police Captain Welch, and Deputy City Clerk Richter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May, 16, 1977, and the special meeting of May 23, 1977, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Retail Clerks Union In a letter to Council dated May 25, 1977, the Retail Clerks Union, Local No. 1364, requested permission to sell alcoLolic beverages at its benefit dance to be held at the Senior Citizens Facility on/ I June 18, 1977. Authorization has been obtained from the Shasta % County Senior Citizens, Inc. The City Clerk advised Council that Police Chief Whitmer has indicated his concurrence with this request. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request of the Retail Clerks Union. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Pacific Gas and Electric Company A communication was received from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company concerning Alaskan Natural Gas for Californians. They advised that the Federal Power Commission has recommended to 2 President Carter that Alaskan Prudhoe Bay natural gas be trans- J ported to California and 48 other states by an overland pipeline through Canada. However, the four Commissioners were divided 2-2 on whether the Arctic Gas Project or the Alcan Project should be certificated. California's gas utilities strongly endorse the Arctic Gas pipeline system, with simultaneous- authorization of the western leg to provide the most effective delivery of Alaskan North Slope Gas. Mr. R. C. Kisbey, Cascade District Manager of the P. G. and E. Co. , urged that Council support the Arctic Gas Project by adoption of a Resolution and by sending messages to President Carter and other key energy leaders. In response to an inquiry by Councilwoman Gard concerning safety factors, Mr. Kisby advised the hazards are the same in both proposals. With the approval of Council, Mayor Fulton referred the request . to staff and council committee for study and recommendation for the meeting of June 20. I PETITIONS Petitions for Assessment District for sanitary sewer improvements along North Bonnyview, East Bonnyview, Nicolet Lane, and Pioneer Lane and for similar improvements on Bidwell Road from North Bonnyview to its northerly terminus were submitted. Councilwoman Gard expressed concern about the effect a sewer assessment district will have on the rural life style of the area. The petitions were referred to the Department of Public Works to prepare engineering estimates and to study alternatives concurrently. APPOINTMENTS MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving appointments as follows: Airports Commission -i Robert F. Hesse (Reappointment) 3 Years Harry E. Barker (Reappointment) 3 Years Fred Chase (Appointment) 3 Years Parks & Recreation Commission Sue Asbill (Reappointment) 3 Years Q� Sue Kowalewski (Appointment) 2 Years Darrell Burrell (Appointment) 3 Years Traffic & Parking Commission D.J. Vincelle (Reappointment) 3 Years David Beauchamp (Reappointment) 3 Years Dag Seeley (Appointment) 3 Years Peggy Parker (Appointment) 2 Years Planning Commission Richard Pfilf (Appointment) 3 Years The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Accounts Payable Register Number 23, check nos. 50498 to 50844, inclusive, in the amount of $923,015.73 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 24, check trios. 87705 to 88136, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $211,454.20 for the period May 1, 1977 through May 14, 1977, be approved, and that Payroll Register No. 25, check nos. 88137 through 88578, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $218,345.73 for the period May 15, 1977 through May 28, 1977, be approved. Total $1,352,815.66 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes.: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson TREASURER'S REPORT �y Councilman Pugh submitted the Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 1977, I y which showed Total Treasurer's Accountability to be $8,742,851.22. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - 1st hearing Robert Edkin - Claim filed 5/13/77 Council was advised that the City Insurance Carrier has settled the Claim for Damage filed by Robert Edkin. Sim Natharfs Shoes and Firemen'A Fund - Claim filed 5/18/77 Council was advised that the claim against the City has been disposed of by the Insurance Carrier and claim should be denied. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damages filed by Sim NathaAs Shoes and Firemens Fund on May 18, 1977, be denied, and that the claimants be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C Patricia Paulson - Claim filed 5/27/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Patricia Paulson on May 27, 1977, be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of July 5, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Richard Paulson - Claim filed 5/27/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Richard Paulson on May 27, 1977, be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of July 5, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing 149 / a Pacific Gas and Electric Company - Claim filed 4/19/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damages filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company on April 19, 1977, be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Summons and Complaint filed by Gary and Patricia Coburn and State Farm Fire & Casualty Company Council was advised that the Summons and Complaint filed by Gary and Patricia Coburn and State Farm Fire & Casualty Company on May 20, 1977, has been referred to the City Insurance Carrier. ORDINANCE - Regional Sewer Development Fee MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1332 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1332 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 23 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section -23-18.5 and substituting therefor a new Section 23-18.5, pertaining to the establishment of a Regional Sewer Development Fee. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Ordinance No. 1332 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - ''Stop'' Signs MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-85 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the installation of ''Stop'' Signs on Liberty Street at its intersection with Eureka Way. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-85 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. //3 ID COUNCILMAN PUGH - Permission to Leave United States MOTION: Made .by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman / 3 Gard granting Councilman Pugh permission to leave the United States from June 9, 1977, through June 16, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Underground Cable MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Bid Schedule No. 923, Underground Cable, be awarded to Industrial / Electric Service Company of Anderson on their bid in the amount of $34,137.30. 150 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen -None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson REVENUE SHARING FUNDS and 1977-78 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS 5 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher setting a Public Hearing for 7:30 P.M. , July 5, 1977, to consider the entire budget appropriations for 1977-78 and the proposed uses of 1 Revenue Sharing funds. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND FUND TRANSFERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman fQ �� Pugh that Resolution No. 77-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City / v Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain Supple- mental Appropriations and Fund Transfers, calculated as of May 1, 1977, and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-86 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the contract between the City of Redding and Bank of America N.T. & S.A., for financial consulting service with regard to the 1977 / General Obligation Bond Issue, Electric Service Facilities, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - South City Sewer Assessment District The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Reassessment - South City Sewer Assess- ment District. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing South City Sewer Assessment District - Assessment Split for Original Parcel No. 203 - dated May 17, 1977 The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been received, / and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming a division of land and bond for Assessment No. 203 in the South City Sewer Assessment District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-87 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Addition to Minutes approved at Council Meeting of July 5, 1977. "OAKVUE SUBDIVISION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher accepting the improvements in Oakvue Subdivision for maintenance and operation, and instructing the City Clerk to return the payment and performance bonds to the developers. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes" A 1 1 1 PUBLIC HEARING - Akard-Leland Assessment District The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Akard-Leland Assessment District The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Declaration of Mailing and Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Negative Declaration The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests have been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilmen Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-88 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the construction of certain improvements in the Akard-Leland Alley north of Fell Street in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-88 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 151 AMENDMENT OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , June 20, 1977, to consider an amendment to the text of the Planned Development District to include V / three new residential classifications added to the General Plan during recent amendments. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Redding Fast Pitch Softball Association It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that the Redding Fast Pitch Association be authorized to sell beer at the Redding Softball Park during the following tournaments: Invitational Shascade "B" June 17-18-19 July 29-30-31 J�- Police Chief Whitmer has indicated his concurrence with this request. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission. Voting was as follows Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes : Councilwoman - Gard. Absent: Councilmen - Anderson PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning Reports for June, 1977. RESOLUTION - Oakvue Subdivision MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-89 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Frances Drive, Marinda Way, Annette Drive, and Sandra Court within the Oakvue Subdivision./,9 Voting was as follows: /�� Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-89 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 152 BOULDER -CREEK SUBDIVISION,:—Acceptance; of Final Map Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman 1c�} Gard that the final map for the Boulder Creek Subdivision be accepted. 1. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. .AWARD OF BID - 12 -Inch Intertie - Kenyon Drive & Westside Road MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Bid Schedule No. 924, Construction of 12 -Inch Intertie- Kenyon Drive and Westside Road, be awarded to Drumm Construction on their' low bid of $16,471. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson BIDS_- Telephone Communication System Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. In a communication dated June 3, 1977, Director of Public Works Arness recommended that all bids received on May 3, 1977, for Telephone g�2 Communication System at New Police Department Council Chamber Facilities, 1313 California Street, Bid Schedule No. 919, be rejected. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that all bids received for Bid Schedule No. 919 on May 3, 1977, be rejected. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. The recommendation of Director of Public Works Arness dated June 3, 1977 concerning the,new bids for the communication system, Bid Schedule No. 933 , was referred to Councilman Demsher, City Manager Brickwood, and Police Captain Welch for review and recommendation. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that consideration of award of bids for Telephone Communication System at New Police Department Council Chamber Facilities, 1313 California Street, Bid Schedule No. 933, be continued to the meeting of June 20, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. SILVER STRAND - Request for Subsidized Taxi Funding The Deputy City Clerk advised that Mr. Koning, Executive Director of Silver Strand Association, cannot be present at this meeting and requested that consideration of subsidized taxi funding be postponed until the meeting of June 20. �) Vi Klaseen said she will be unable to attend the meeting on June 20, and she stressed that high priority should be placed on funding a transportation system for children, handicapped and ageing. Councilwoman Gard requested the Director of Public Works to write to San Mateo County for information about their Redi-Wheels pilot program. SOLID WASTE ACT of 1976 In a memorandum dated May 31, 1977, the Director of Public Works recommended that the Council name itself as the hearing body and the Shasta County Health Department as the enforcement agency to .administer solid waste receiving facilities located within the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher r� that Resolution No. 77-90 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council I of the City of Redding designating the Shasta County Health Department as the enforcement agency in accordance with the Solid Waste Act of 1976. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-90 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 153 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN MODIFICATION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-91 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Shasta County Solid Waste Management Plan to include a private disposal site. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-91 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ABATEMENT - Scott/Coulter Property at 1613 Cottonwood Street City Attorney Murphy reported that the abatement of unsafe and unsightly) residence building at 1613 Cottonwood Street, as ordered by Resolution No . 77-18, has been completed satisfactorily by the owner at his expense, all to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal. ORDINANCE - Operation of Vehicles on Developed Park Facilities Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance .No . 1333 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending ,� J Chapter 19 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 19-20. 1 and substituting therefor a new Section 19-20.1 pertaining to the operation of various types of vehicles on developed park facilities. QUITCLAIM DEED - E. E. Clark, Jr. and Gloria L. Clark City Attorney Murphy submitted a Quitclaim Deed to correct an,' old erroneous legal description on a portion of Schley Avenue. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the execution ofQuitclaim Deed by the City of Redding to E. E. Clark, Jr. and Gloria L. Clark. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Ben son- Stathem-Shaw Associates MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving an agreement with Wiley Davis of Benson-Statliem-Shaw 3�j Associates as land acquisition negotiator for regional sewer project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE - Federal Unemployment Compensation City Attorney Murphy submitted a report and recommendation that the City of Redding join other cities in a constitutional challenge to Federal 3c52— Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976, by the employment of the firm Rhyne & Rhyne. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard authorizing a letter to the firm of Rhyne & Rhyne requesting that the City of Redding be joined in the constitutional challenge to Federal Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976, (P. L. 94-566), and approving the expenditure of $2,500. for this purpose. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Authorizing Use of Criminal History Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1334 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 J4 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding thereto Sections 2-5.3 and 2-5.4 authorizing the use of criminal history information in certain instances relating to employment and licensing. RECESS At the hour of 8:00 P.M.. , Mayor Fulton declared a recess. At the hour of 8:03 P.M. , the. Counoil meeting was reconvened. DANA DRIVE AND VICTOR AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1977-1 `5 78 Associate Civil Engineer Hastings submitted the following documents pertaining to Dana Drive and Victor Avenue Assessment District No. 1977-1. Engineer's Report, Plans and Specifications Engineer's Estimate of Cost Resolution & Order Preliminarily Adopting Engineer''s Report MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-92 be adopted, a resolution and order preliminarily adopting engineer's report, setting public hearing , and calling for bids MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- woman Gard to amend the resolution, changing the hour for public hearing fron 7:,00 P..M:'.to_7e30 P.M. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-92 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of Improvement Notice Inviting Sealed Bids Resolution - Calling for Sealed Bids on Bonds t� ) MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman J Demsher that Resolution No. 77-93 be adopted, a resolution calling for sealed bids on bonds to be issued to represent unpaid assessments upon lands in Dana Drive and Victor Avenue Assess- ment District No. 1977-1 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-93iis on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Approving Project MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-94 be adopted, a resolution approving project.and authorizing and directing filing of notice of determination Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Notice of Determination Resolution No. 77-94 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS ICCCNC minutes of meeting of May 17, 1977 G� Application for Alcoholic Beverage License / The Southland Corporation - 7 -Eleven Stores PUC DOCUMENTS Notice of Hearing re P. G. & E. Co. application for electric rate increases Letter from P. G. & E. Co. re application to increase electric rates and charges Notice of Hearing re Osborne Highway Express 22 application to deviate from certain minimum rates ..J Protests filed by Eureka Aero Industries, Inc. , Nor Cal Aviation Inc. , Marin Aviation, Inc. and Eugene F. Calanchini in the matter of the Application of Swift Aire Lines, Inc. , to operate between Redding and San Francisco, Redding and Sacramento, etc. e [1 1 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:08 P.M. , Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned to 12:15 P.M. , June 7, 1977. 1 ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 APPROVED: Mayo 155